Violations

A violation of the Act is a serious matter and may result in a court-imposed fine up to $5,000 per violation, or up to $25,000 per violation where certain aggravating or egregious factors exist as provided in the Act. A party affected by an alleged violation of HB 3571 may file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office within forty-five days of the alleged violation. Upon receipt of the complaint, the Attorney General’s Office must refer the complaint to South Carolina 811 (SC811) for an investigation.

SC811 facilitates the submission of complaint forms, conducts research, and monitors tracking where violation complaints are in process. SC811 and the Office of the Attorney General (SCAG) will not participate in civil disputes or civil matters between persons or play a role in resolutions of personal property damage.

Submitting a Violation Complaint to the Attorney General

If you would like to report a complaint involving violations of South Carolina excavation laws, please submit your detailed complaint online through the following link https://agcomplaint.sc811.com/ or use the QR code below. Please provide as much detail about the situation as possible, including photos, maps, and any other documentation to demonstrate what happened.

Or you can fill out the form below, and email the form and any supporting documents or photos to Enforcement@SC811.com.

**SC811 only facilitates the process of contacting the Attorney General by providing this form and the proper channel to make contact. Please do not contact SC811 if you have any questions about the status of any potential action by the Attorney General. If you have any questions, please contact the Attorney General’s office directly at the above-referenced email address. Claims are not confidential and may be disclosed to the reported party or entity. Additionally, all submissions are subject to disclosure pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act § 30-4-10 et seq. **

Attorney General Complaint Form

Memorandum of Understanding

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